Asarco Inc.’s bankruptcy meaning tens of millions for Colorado mine clean-up, $4 million of which will go to abandoned mines west of Silverton


The Fort Lewis College Men’s Soccer team sitting two wins away from becoming the 2009 NCAA Division II Soccer Champions

Evidence that swine flu infections are on the decline nationwide, with only 32 states now reporting widespread cases

Colorado distinguishing itself with the nation’s fifth highest increase in carbon emissions since 1990

More than 36 million Americans now having to rely on food stamps courtesy of the continued woeful state of the economy

Obama ignoring realities in Afghanistan and sending 30,000 more Americans off to fight an “unwinnable war”

In this week's issue...

December 18, 2025
Let it snow

Although ski areas across the West have taken a hit, there’s still hope 

December 18, 2025
Look, but don't take

Lessons in pottery theft – and remorse – from SW Colorado

December 11, 2025
Big plans

Whole Foods, 270 apartments could be coming to Durango Mall parcel